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Pope Francis sent a message of support to the Knights of Columbus annual convention taking place in Quebec, Canada, this week, expressing his “profound gratitude” to the Catholic fraternal group for its “concrete witness to the faith that works through love.”
In the letter sent on the pope’s behalf by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Francis said the Knights’ theme for this year’s annual convention, “On Mission,” is close to his heart and a good reminder that every Christian is called to be a missionary “to the extent that he or she has encountered the love of God in Christ Jesus.”
The men’s charitable group, founded by Blessed Michael McGivney, “from its origins, has devoted great attention to the formation of its members as men of faith and family,” the pope said.
“Over the generations, the Knights have worked for the strengthening of family life through programs of catechesis and spiritual growth, borne public witness to the centrality of the family as the fundamental cell of society, and supported a variety of initiatives to support families in their indispensable social and educational mission,” he continued, mentioning in a special way the Knights’ “Cor” initiativeaimed at deepening the faith of Catholic men.
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In the letter sent on the pope’s behalf by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Francis said the Knights’ theme for this year’s annual convention, “On Mission,” is close to his heart and a good reminder that every Christian is called to be a missionary “to the extent that he or she has encountered the love of God in Christ Jesus.”
The men’s charitable group, founded by Blessed Michael McGivney, “from its origins, has devoted great attention to the formation of its members as men of faith and family,” the pope said.
“Over the generations, the Knights have worked for the strengthening of family life through programs of catechesis and spiritual growth, borne public witness to the centrality of the family as the fundamental cell of society, and supported a variety of initiatives to support families in their indispensable social and educational mission,” he continued, mentioning in a special way the Knights’ “Cor” initiativeaimed at deepening the faith of Catholic men.
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Pope praises Knights for efforts to form men of ‘faith and family’
Pope Francis sent a message of support to the Knights of Columbus annual convention taking place in Quebec, Canada, this week.
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